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HIGHLIGHTS USA vs India A, ICC Men's T20 World Cup Warm-up Matches 2026, 2 T20- Result, Scorecard
Match Ended
200/10 ( 19.4 )
238/3 ( 20.0 )
IND-A
India A beat USA by 38 runs
Batting
R
B
4s
6s
Andries Gousc Naman Dhir b Tilak Varma
44
31
5
2
Monank Patelb Ravi Bishnoi
10
7
2
0
Saiteja Mukkamallac Tilak Varma b Khaleel Ahmed
0
3
0
0
Milind Kumarc Riyan Parag b Ravi Bishnoi
18
18
2
0
Sanjay Krishnamurthic Riyan Parag b Khaleel Ahmed
41
18
2
4
Shubham Ranjanec Tilak Varma b Ayush Badoni
28
17
4
0
Harmeet Singhb Ashok Sharma
25
9
2
2
Mohammad Mohsinc Khaleel Ahmed b Naman Dhir
21
10
1
2
Jasdeep Singhb Ravi Bishnoi
2
3
0
0
Shadley van Schalkwyknot out
0
0
0
0
Ali Khanc Ashok Sharma b Naman Dhir
6
3
0
1
Nosthush Kenjige
Saurabh Netravalkar
Shayan Jahangir
Shehan Jayasuriya
Total
19.4 Over (RR: 10.17)
200/10
Fall of Wickets
1-32 (Monank Patel, 2.5 ov), 2-33 (Saiteja Mukkamalla, 3.4 ov), 3-72 (Milind Kumar, 9 ov), 4-75 (Andries Gous, 10.1 ov), 5-139 (Sanjay Krishnamurthi, 15.1 ov), 6-154 (Shubham Ranjane, 16.2 ov), 7-189 (Harmeet Singh, 18 ov), 8-194 (Jasdeep Singh, 19 ov), 9-194 (Mohammad Mohsin, 19.1 ov), 10-200 (Ali Khan, 19.4 ov)
Bowling
O
M
R
W
Khaleel Ahmed
3
0
25
2
Mayank Yadav
3
0
37
0
Ravi Bishnoi
4
0
37
3
Ashok Sharma
3
0
24
1
Manav Suthar
3
0
18
0
Tilak Varma
1
0
15
1
Riyan Parag
1
0
14
0
Ayush Badoni
1
0
23
1
Naman Dhir
0.4
0
6
2
Batting
R
B
4s
6s
Priyansh Aryac Sanjay Krishnamurthi b Jasdeep Singh
28
13
3
2
Narayan Jagadeesanc Mohammad Mohsin b Ali Khan
104
55
11
5
Tilak Varmac Andries Gous b Shubham Ranjane
38
24
3
2
Ayush Badoninot out
60
26
6
4
Riyan Paragnot out
2
2
0
0
Ashutosh Sharma
Ashok Sharma
Gurjapneet Singh
Khaleel Ahmed
Manav Suthar
Naman Dhir
Mayank Yadav
Ravi Bishnoi
Urvil Patel
Vipraj Nigam
Total
20.0 Over (RR: 11.90)
238/3
Fall of Wickets
1-43 (Priyansh Arya, 4 ov), 2-156 (Tilak Varma, 13.1 ov), 3-229 (Narayan Jagadeesan, 19 ov)
Bowling
O
M
R
W
Saurabh Netravalkar
4
0
33
0
Ali Khan
3
0
36
1
Milind Kumar
2
0
39
0
Jasdeep Singh
3
0
36
1
Harmeet Singh
2
0
25
0
Shubham Ranjane
2
0
12
1
Shadley van Schalkwyk
2
0
32
0
Nosthush Kenjige
1
0
14
0
Mohammad Mohsin
1
0
10
0
Commentary
We are back for the run chase. The umpires are back out in the middle and so are the players of India A. It will be Narayan Jagadeesan to keep wickets for India A. Khaleel Ahmed has been handed the new ball. It will be the pairing of Andries Gous and Monank Patel to open the innings for the USA. Let's play...
…THE RUN CHASE…
USA face uphill task - Chasing a challenging target of 239, the USA will need a strong and disciplined batting effort to stay in the contest. Can they rise to the occasion, or will the India A bowlers run through the lineup? We’ll find out shortly. Join us soon for the second essay.
Bowlers toil in tough outing - It was a difficult day in the field for the USA, with most of their bowlers struggling to find rhythm and wickets proving hard to come by. Ali Khan, Jasdeep Singh, and Shubham Ranjane picked up a wicket apiece, with Ranjane standing out as the most impressive. Saurabh Netravalkar also bowled a tidy spell, doing well to keep the scoring in check.
Batting Carnage from India A - A dominant batting performance from India A powered them to a mammoth 238/3 in their 20 overs. Sent in to bat, Priyansh Arya provided a brisk start before falling for 28. Tilak Varma then joined Jagadeesan at the crease, and the pair stitched together a rapid 113-run stand in just over nine overs to lay a solid foundation. Varma departed for 38, but Jagadeesan carried on in style, compiling a superb 104 off just 55 balls, peppering the boundary all around the park. Skipper Ayush Badoni then took charge at the death, smashing an unbeaten 60 off only 26 deliveries to apply the finishing touches and propel the total well past the 230 mark.
20
over
20 | 9 Runs | HH: 238/3
19.6
0
Saurabh Netravalkar to Ayush Badoni, A perfect wide yorker to end proceedings but overall, India A had an outstanding outing with the bat. Full and just angled across off, right in the blockhole. Badoni tries to back away but fails to lay a bat on it. India A finish with 238/3 on the board.
19.6
1
Saurabh Netravalkar to Ayush Badoni, WIDE. Dug in short and well down the leg side. Badoni backs away but leaves it alone as the ball sails over his head.
19.5
1
Saurabh Netravalkar to Riyan Parag, DROPPED! Another chance goes down and it wasn't an easy one but USA need to take these sort of catches. Back of a length and over middle. Riyan Parag swings across the line but mistimes it back over the bowler's head. Saurabh Netravalkar runs after it and dives but only manages to get a hand on it. Single taken.
19.4
1
Saurabh Netravalkar to Ayush Badoni, Very full and down the leg side, Badoni goes reaching for it and toe ends it to the left of the keeper. Andries Gous dives and gets a glove on it. The batters pick up a single.
19.3
4
Saurabh Netravalkar to Ayush Badoni, FOUR! Outrageous from Badoni! Hard length on leg, Ayush Badoni goes for the reverse flick and changes the grip before managing to lift it over short third for a boundary.
19.2
1
Saurabh Netravalkar to Riyan Parag, Full again, wide outside off, perfectly bowled by Saurabh Netravalkar. Parag can only reach out and squeeze it through covers for a single.
19.1
1
Saurabh Netravalkar to Ayush Badoni, Pitched up fuller and on leg, Badoni flicks it wristily and over wide mid-wicket for a single.
The new batter is Riyan Parag.
19
over
19 | 10 Runs | HH: 229/3
18.6
W
Ali Khan to Narayan Jagadeesan, OUT! CAUGHT! Straight to the fielder and the USA finally manage to see the back of Narayan Jagadeesan. Ali Khan bowls it full and around off, Jagadeesan brings out a cheeky reverse flick and hits it well but straight to short third. Mohammad Mohsin takes a sharp catch and Jagadeesan has to depart after a stellar knock of 104 runs.
18.5
1
Ali Khan to Ayush Badoni, Length ball on middle, hit on the up and down to log onn for a single.
18.4
4
Ali Khan to Ayush Badoni, FOUR! A delightful shot from Ayush Badoni and he brings up his FIFTY in style. Good length outside off, Badoni stays put and punches it on the up, getting it through covers for a boundary.
18.3
1
Ali Khan to Narayan Jagadeesan, Full again, at the stumps, driven through mid on for one more.
18.2
1
Ali Khan to Ayush Badoni, Full and on the pads, clipped away past square leg for a single.
18.2
1
Ali Khan to Ayush Badoni, WIDE! Another slower one, following the batter down leg but spills it well down the leg side.
18.2
1
Ali Khan to Ayush Badoni, WIDE. Slower one, on a good length but down the leg side. Badoni leaves it alone.
18.1
1
Ali Khan to Narayan Jagadeesan, Full and at the stumps, jammed down to long on for a single.
18
over
18 | 22 Runs | HH: 219/2
17.6
4
Jasdeep Singh to Ayush Badoni, FOUR! Short ball outside off, Badoni shuffles well to the off side and helps it past the keeper down to the fine leg fence.
17.5
6
Jasdeep Singh to Ayush Badoni, DROPPED AND SIX! The fielder has fumbled it over the ropes and things continue to go downhill for the USA. Full and outside off, slashed away to deep point where thf eidler sits down and spills the catch.
17.4
0
Jasdeep Singh to Ayush Badoni, Excellent delivery. A yorker just outside off, Badoni fails to get any bat on it.
17.3
4
Jasdeep Singh to Ayush Badoni, FOUR! That should have been stopped. Short ball over middle, Badoni slaps it like a tennis forehand smash. The two fielders at long off and long on converge but fumble it over the ropes.
17.2
2
Jasdeep Singh to Ayush Badoni, A low full toss around off, smacked away wide of deep cover for a couple of runs.
17.1
6
Jasdeep Singh to Ayush Badoni, SIX! Ayush Badoni continues on his merry way. Length ball at the stumps, Badoni hoicks it back over the bowler's head for a biggie.
17
over
17 | 9 Runs | HH: 197/2
16.6
1
Saurabh Netravalkar to Ayush Badoni, Around off, tapped away past point for another single.
16.5
1
Saurabh Netravalkar to Narayan Jagadeesan, Full and around off, driven to mid off for one.
16.4
0
Saurabh Netravalkar to Narayan Jagadeesan, Full and just outside off, Jagadeesan fails to jam it out.
16.3
1
Saurabh Netravalkar to Ayush Badoni, A huge appeal for LBW but the umpire turns it down and Saurabh Netravalkar cannot believe it. Full and around leg stump, Badoni looks to reverse lap but misses and wears it on the pads. The batters also get a leg bye.
16.3
1
Saurabh Netravalkar to Ayush Badoni, WIDE. Another slower bumper, around off, Badoni swings and misses. Called a wide as this is the second one over shoulder height.
16.2
4
Saurabh Netravalkar to Ayush Badoni, FOUR! Cleverly done. Banged in short over leg, slower too. Badoni gets inside the line and helps the pull to the right of short fine leg for a boundary.
16.1
1
Saurabh Netravalkar to Narayan Jagadeesan, Full and outside off, Jagadeesan shuffles across to lap it away but miscues it through mid-wicket for a single.
16
over
16 | 18 Runs | HH: 188/2
15.6
1
Shadley van Schalkwyk to Narayan Jagadeesan, What a moment for Narayan Jagadeesan! A HUNDRED off just 49 balls and he takes off the helmet to soak in all the applause. This is bowled full and wide, Jagadeesan squeezes it through cover-point for a single. India's squad depth is on a different tangent right now as the fringe players continue to impress.
15.5
1
Shadley van Schalkwyk to Ayush Badoni, Dug in short over middle and leg, Badoni pulls it down to deep mid-wicket for a single.
15.4
0
Shadley van Schalkwyk to Ayush Badoni, Full and angled across off, Badoi tries to reverse-flick this one but fails to connect.
15.3
6
Shadley van Schalkwyk to Ayush Badoni, SIX! Wow, this is proper hitting from the India A batters. Good length, in and around off, Ayush Badoni lifts it straight down the ground and over long off for another biggie.
15.2
6
Shadley van Schalkwyk to Ayush Badoni, SIX! That's an extraordinary shot from Badoni. Hard length, angled across off from around the stumps. Badoni walks inside the line and manages to swing it over deep square leg for a maximum.
15.1
4
Shadley van Schalkwyk to Ayush Badoni, FOUR! That's skillful from the skipper. Full and outside off, Ayush Badoni shuffles to the off side and helps it on the full, through backward square leg and picks up a boundary.
15
over
15 | 10 Runs | HH: 170/2
14.6
2
Mohammad Mohsin to Narayan Jagadeesan, Excellent running. Dragged well short and over middle, Jagadeesan forces the pull just wide of deep mid-wicket and races back for the second. Jagadeesan moves on to 99 now.
14.5
1
Mohammad Mohsin to Ayush Badoni, Good length, outside off, Badoni eases it through covers for one.
14.4
1
Mohammad Mohsin to Narayan Jagadeesan, Dragged length over middle, Jagadeesan rocks back and swats the pull down to long on for one more.
14.3
1
Mohammad Mohsin to Ayush Badoni, Down the leg side, nudged away straight to short fine leg for just a single.
14.2
1
Mohammad Mohsin to Narayan Jagadeesan, In the air but will land safely. Shorter one on middle, Jagadeesan looks to pull but miscues it well short of deep mid-wicket ad picks up a single.
14.1
4
Mohammad Mohsin to Narayan Jagadeesan, FOUR! That's nicely done. Quicker one around off, Jagadeesan stays back and glides it off the face of the bat to deep third for another boundary.
14
over
14 | 4 Runs | HH: 160/2
13.6
0
Shubham Ranjane to Ayush Badoni, Another wide yorker, darted well across off. Badoni leaves it in hopes of a wide but it is deemed a fair delivery.
13.5
1
Shubham Ranjane to Narayan Jagadeesan, A wide yorker, angled across from around the stumps. Jagadeesan reaches out and jams it through the point region. Gets a single, does Jagadeesan.
13.4
1
Shubham Ranjane to Ayush Badoni, Hard length, angled in, Badoni punches it towards cover and gets across for the single.
13.3
1
Shubham Ranjane to Narayan Jagadeesan, Slower and angled well across off. Jagadeesan has to reach for it and slashes it down to deep backward point for one more.
13.2
1
Shubham Ranjane to Ayush Badoni, Full and straight, right in the blockhole, Badoni digs it towards mid-wicket and picks up a single.
Drinks! A wicket falls and the umpires decide to take a drinks break. The middle phase has been all about the partnership between Narayan Jagadeesan and Tilak Varma. The duo has not let off one bit but now that Varma is gone, USA might try to put on the squeeze. Jagadeesan is still out there and is just 11 runs away from notching up a ton. The skipper, Ayush Badoni, walks out to bat at number 4.
13.1
W
Shubham Ranjane to Tilak Varma, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Finally, a bit of respite for USA. This is dug in short and down the leg side. Tilak Varma looks to swivel and pull but edges behind to the keeper. Andries Gous takes the catch and Shubham Ranjane runs away in celebration as the umpire's finger finally goes up.
Shubham Ranjane is back into the attack.
13
over
13 | 14 Runs | HH: 156/1
12.6
6
Nosthush Kenjige to Narayan Jagadeesan, SIX! Picked up and dispatched. Fractionally short on middle and leg, Jagadeesan sits down and helps the pull over deep square leg for yet another maximum.
12.5
1
Nosthush Kenjige to Tilak Varma, Flatter again, around off, jammed out to deep cover-point for a single. The 150 is now up or India A.
12.4
0
Nosthush Kenjige to Tilak Varma, Half an appeal for LBW, probably pitching outside leg. Flatter one attacking the stumps, Varma hangs back to pull but misses and wears it on the pads.
12.3
6
Nosthush Kenjige to Tilak Varma, SIX! Fired in, full and on middle, Tilak Varma clears the front leg and swings it away over long on for a biggie.
12.2
0
Nosthush Kenjige to Tilak Varma, Short and darted wide of the off stump, Varma cuts it straight to point. A rare dot ball.
12.1
1
Nosthush Kenjige to Narayan Jagadeesan, Shorter in length outside off, eased past extra cover for a single.
12
over
12 | 14 Runs | HH: 142/1
11.6
1
Shadley van Schalkwyk to Narayan Jagadeesan, Back of a length and over off, Jagadeesan gets inside the line again and pulls it while crouched down towards deep mid-wicket for one.
11.5
4
Shadley van Schalkwyk to Narayan Jagadeesan, FOUR! Jagadeesan is getting all adventurous now. Fuller-length delivery angled across off, Jagadeesan shuffles past the off stump, sits down and laps it down to fine leg for a boundary.
11.4
1
Shadley van Schalkwyk to Tilak Varma, Slower one, back of a length and around off, Varma taps it wide of point and picks up another single.
11.3
1
Shadley van Schalkwyk to Narayan Jagadeesan, Pitched up, full on middle, tucked away neatly to mid-wicket for one.
11.2
6
Shadley van Schalkwyk to Narayan Jagadeesan, SIX! This is clean ball striking from Jagadeesan. Length ball, around the top of off and middle. Jagadeesan simply backs away and swings through the line, lifting it over long on for a maximum.
11.1
1
Shadley van Schalkwyk to Tilak Varma, Short of a length and at the body, udged away to mid-wicket for one.
11
over
11 | 14 Runs | HH: 128/1
10.6
2
Ali Khan to Narayan Jagadeesan, A run out chance but it ends in an overthrow. Fuller and on middle, pushed to mid on and the batters set off for the single. The throw is wide and the batters scamper through for the second.
10.5
0
Ali Khan to Narayan Jagadeesan, Caught behind? No, says the umpire. Good-length delivery, shaping away from off. Jagadeesan has a poke at it but gets beaten past the outside edge.
10.4
4
Ali Khan to Narayan Jagadeesan, FOUR! That's nicely done by Jagadeesan. Shorter and outside off, Jagadeesan waits back and ramps the ball over short third for a boundary.
10.3
1
Ali Khan to Tilak Varma, Fuller and on off, eased down to mid off for a single.
10.2
1
Ali Khan to Narayan Jagadeesan, Good length on middle, nudged away down to mid-wicket for a single.
10.1
6
Ali Khan to Narayan Jagadeesan, SIX! Narayan Jagadeesan tees off again. Length ball, right in the slot, Jagadeesan clears the front leg and smokes it over long on for a biggie.
10
over
10 | 8 Runs | HH: 114/1
9.6
1
Shubham Ranjane to Narayan Jagadeesan, A low full toss, outside off. Narayan Jagadeesan reaches for it and slices the drive on the bounce toward deep point for a single. At the halfway mark, India A are 114/1.
9.5
0
Shubham Ranjane to Narayan Jagadeesan, A low full toss on off. Drilled back to the bowler.
9.4
4
Shubham Ranjane to Narayan Jagadeesan, FOUR! Just over the backward point! Full-length delivery, almost a yorker, around off. Narayan Jagadeesan crouches low, and slices it over the leaping backward point fielder for a boundary.
9.3
2
Shubham Ranjane to Narayan Jagadeesan, A low full toss, just outside off. Narayan Jagadeesan drags it toward the gap at deep mid-wicket region and comes back for the second run.
9.2
1
Shubham Ranjane to Tilak Varma, Full pitcher on off. Tilak Varma eases it down to long on for a single.
9.1
0
Shubham Ranjane to Tilak Varma, Back of a length ball on off. Tilak Varma tucks it to the left of the bowler.
Shubham Ranjane comes on to roll his arm.
9
over
9 | 17 Runs | HH: 106/1
8.6
1
Harmeet Singh to Tilak Varma, Flatter, turning into off. Tilak Varma nudges it through mid-wicket for a single. 17 runs off the over. India A are 106/1 after 9 overs.
8.5
4
Harmeet Singh to Tilak Varma, FOUR! Smart batting! A low full toss, on the middle and leg stump line. Tilak Varma brings out the reverse sweep and gets it nicely toward the deep backward point region for an audacious boundary.
8.4
2
Harmeet Singh to Tilak Varma, Short and wide outside off. Tilak Varma cuts it toward the deep backward point region for a brace.
8.3
0
Harmeet Singh to Tilak Varma, Tad short, outside off. Tilak Varma reaches for the cut and picks out the man at short third.
8.2
6
Harmeet Singh to Tilak Varma, SIX! BANG! Flighted full, around off. Tilak Varma picks it early and launches it just over the leaping long off fielder for half a dozen. India A are in full flow now.
8.1
4
Harmeet Singh to Tilak Varma, FOUR! Majestic! A low full toss, outside off. Tilak Varma reaches for it and drills it through extra cover for a glorious boundary to start the 9th over.
8
over
8 | 20 Runs | HH: 89/1
7.6
0
Milind Kumar to Narayan Jagadeesan, On the shorter side again, outside off. Jagadeesan cuts and picks out the man at cover point. A dot to end the over.
7.5
4
Milind Kumar to Narayan Jagadeesan, FOUR MORE! Fifty for Narayan Jagadeesan! Short and wide outside off. Narayan Jagadeesan stays back and carves it through the gap at the backward point region for another boundary.
7.4
4
Milind Kumar to Narayan Jagadeesan, FOUR! Slammed! Flatter and quicker, on a fullish length, around off. Narayan Jagadeesan comes forward and powers it toward the wide long off region for a rollicking boundary.
7.3
2
Milind Kumar to Narayan Jagadeesan, Flatter and quicker, outside off. Jagadeesan steers it toward the deep backward point region for a brace.
7.2
6
Milind Kumar to Narayan Jagadeesan, SIX! High and handsome! Tossed up on a length, on off. Narayan Jagadeesan sits low and slogs it all the way over deep mid-wicket for half a dozen.
7.1
4
Milind Kumar to Narayan Jagadeesan, FOUR! Punished! Tad short, angling into the middle and leg. Narayan Jagadeesan goes back and pulls it hard toward the cow corner region and finds the ropes in a flash.
7
over
7 | 8 Runs | HH: 69/1
6.6
1
Harmeet Singh to Narayan Jagadeesan, Flatter arm ball, on off. Narayan Jagadeesan punches it toward wide of long off for a single.
6.5
1
Harmeet Singh to Tilak Varma, Tossed up on the middle and leg. Varma works it through the gap at mid-wicket for a single.
6.4
4
Harmeet Singh to Tilak Varma, FOUR! Excellent placement! A low full toss, on the middle and leg. Tilak Varma flicks it through the mid-wicket region and beats the man in the deep for a lovely boundary.
6.3
1
Harmeet Singh to Narayan Jagadeesan, Flat and wide outside off. Cut away to deep cover point for one.
6.2
0
Harmeet Singh to Narayan Jagadeesan, Tossed up on a length, on off. Narayan Jagadeesan knocks it toward short extra cover.
6.1
1
Harmeet Singh to Tilak Varma, Flatter arm ball, turning into off. Tilak Varma tucks it through the gap at mid-wicket for one.
Drinks! A strong start for India A, racing along at over 10 runs an over. They’ve lost Priyansh Arya, but Tilak Varma and Narayan Jagadeesan both look in fine touch and will aim to build on the momentum. USA will be hoping for a couple of tight overs in the next phase. Also, Harmeet Singh gets the ball next for USA.
6
over
6 | 8 Runs | HH: 61/1
5.6
4
Jasdeep Singh to Narayan Jagadeesan, FOUR! Hammered! Fuller than a good length, outside off. Narayan Jagadeesan makes room, frees his arms, and smashes it through extra cover for a powerful boundary. India A are 61/1 after the Powerplay. A good start for the host team.
5.5
1
Jasdeep Singh to Tilak Varma, Fuller than a good length, on off. Tilak Varma pushes it toward mid off for another brisk single.
5.4
1
Jasdeep Singh to Narayan Jagadeesan, Fuller than a length, outside off. Narayan Jagadeesan bunts it toward mid on and scampers for a quick single. Harmeet Singh picks it early and has a shy at the stumps, but Jagadeesan just gets home in time.
5.4
1
Jasdeep Singh to Narayan Jagadeesan, WIDE! Skiddy length ball, just outside off. Narayan Jagadeesan looks to cut again, throws his bat, but does not connect. Wide signaled by the umpire.
5.3
0
Jasdeep Singh to Narayan Jagadeesan, Back of a length, outside off. Narayan Jagadeesan slashes hard for the cut but fails to connect.
5.2
0
Jasdeep Singh to Narayan Jagadeesan, Fuller than a good length, angling into off. Narayan Jagadeesan hits it back to the bowler.
5.1
1
Jasdeep Singh to Tilak Varma, Back of a length, just outside off. Tilak Varma rides the bounce and knocks it toward mid off for a quick single.
5
over
5 | 10 Runs | HH: 53/1
4.6
1
Saurabh Netravalkar to Tilak Varma, On a length, on the middle and leg stump line. Tilak Varma nudges it round the corner, toward short fine leg for a single. After 5 overs, India A are 53/1.
4.5
1
Saurabh Netravalkar to Narayan Jagadeesan, Pace off, short of a good length, on off. Narayan Jagadeesan makes room and knocks it into the gap at extra cover for one.
4.4
1
Saurabh Netravalkar to Tilak Varma, Short of a good length, around off. Tilak Varma plays away from the body, and slices the drive uppishly, toward the deep backward point region for a single.
4.3
0
Saurabh Netravalkar to Tilak Varma, Good length delivery, attacking the stumps. Tilak Varma defends it back to the bowler.
4.2
1
Saurabh Netravalkar to Narayan Jagadeesan, On a length, on off. Jagadeesan makes room and drives it on the up toward mid off for a quick single. 50 comes up for India A.
4.1
6
Saurabh Netravalkar to Narayan Jagadeesan, SIX! UP AND AWAY! Fuller than a good length, nips back into the middle. Narayan Jagadeesan goes through with the shot and lofts it over the bowler's head, toward the sight screen for a glorious six.
The next batter walking out is Tilak Varma.
4
over
4 | 6 Runs | HH: 43/1
3.6
W
Jasdeep Singh to Priyansh Arya, OUT! CAUGHT! Jasdeep Singh draws first blood! Short of a good length delivery, around the hip. Priyansh Arya picks it early but clips it uppishly and straight to Sanjay Krishnamurthi at the deep backward square leg region. He makes no mistake, and a brisk knock of 28 off 13 balls from Arya comes to an end. India A suffer a blow after a promising start.
3.5
4
Jasdeep Singh to Priyansh Arya, FOUR! Streaky! Fuller than a length, angling away, just outside off. Arya looks to whip it across the line, but ends up getting the outside edge that flies down to deep third for a lucky boundary.
3.4
0
Jasdeep Singh to Priyansh Arya, Tight line and length, on off. Priyansh Arya covers the line and tucks it toward short mid-wicket.
3.3
1
Jasdeep Singh to Narayan Jagadeesan, On a length and outside off. Narayan Jagadeesan carves it toward deep point region for a single.
3.2
0
Jasdeep Singh to Narayan Jagadeesan, Back of a length, angled into the leg pole. Narayan Jagadeesan shimmies down and pulls it to the man at short fine leg.
3.1
1
Jasdeep Singh to Priyansh Arya, Good length delivery, close to the off-stump. Priyansh Arya prods and pats it toward the gap at point for a single.
Jasdeep Singh comes into the attack next.
3
over
3 | 19 Runs | HH: 37/0
2.6
0
Milind Kumar to Narayan Jagadeesan, Flatter delivery, sliding into the middle stump line. Narayan Jagadeesan looks to work it across the line, but gets a soft leading edge toward the extra cover fielder. India A are 37/0 after 3 overs.
2.5
4
Milind Kumar to Narayan Jagadeesan, FOUR MORE! Too Easy! Darted full, but down the leg. Narayan Jagadeesan sits low and sweeps it past the man at short fine leg for consecutive boundaries. 19 off the over already.
2.4
4
Milind Kumar to Narayan Jagadeesan, FOUR! CLUBBED! Looped up on the middle and leg. Narayan Jagadeesan goes through with the shot and pumps it over the bowler's head for another boundary.
2.3
1
Milind Kumar to Priyansh Arya, Tossed up on a length, sliding in on off. Arya shimmies down and knocks it off the inner half toward mid on for a single.
2.2
4
Milind Kumar to Priyansh Arya, FOUR! Up and over! Full and quicker, just outside off. Priyansh Arya picks it early and lifts it over the extra cover region for a cracking boundary.
2.1
6
Milind Kumar to Priyansh Arya, SIX! BANG! Milind Kumar is greeted in style! Tossed up on a length, angling into the middle and leg. Priyansh Arya picks it early and thumps it over wide long on fence for half a dozen.
Time for spin. Milind Kumar comes into the attack.
2
over
2 | 12 Runs | HH: 18/0
1.6
0
Ali Khan to Narayan Jagadeesan, Full pitcher on the middle and leg. Narayan Jagadeesan flicks it nicely but finds the man at mid-wicket.
1.5
4
Ali Khan to Narayan Jagadeesan, FOUR! WHACKED! Banged in short, around off. Narayan Jagadeesan gets on top of the pull and pulls it hard toward the wide long on region. One bounce and over the ropes.
1.4
1
Ali Khan to Priyansh Arya, Full pitcher, just outside off. Arya bunts it toward mid off for a single.
1.3
6
Ali Khan to Priyansh Arya, SIX! All the way! Fuller than a length, outside off. Arya takes the aerial route and lifts it cleanly over deep extra cover region for a lovely hit.
1.2
1
Ali Khan to Narayan Jagadeesan, Back of a length, on the leg pole. Jagadeesan half pulls it toward mid-wicket and half a stop from the fielder keeps it to a single.
1.1
0
Ali Khan to Narayan Jagadeesan, Fuller than a good length, angling into the middle and leg. Narayan Jagadeesan tucks it toward the man at short mid-wicket.
Who will share the attack? It will be Ali Khan.
1
over
1 | 6 Runs | HH: 6/0
0.6
0
Saurabh Netravalkar to Priyansh Arya, Fuller than a good length, angling just past the leg pole. Priyansh Arya gets too far across, looking to ramp but fails to connect. Tidy first over from Saurabh Netravalkar.
0.5
1
Saurabh Netravalkar to Narayan Jagadeesan, TOUGH CHANCE BUT PUT DOWN! Short of a good length, on off. Narayan Jagadeesan charges down the pitch and hammers it down the pitch, where Netravalkar gets a hand, but fails to hang onto the chance. The ball ricochets toward mid off for just one. Saved a certain boundary here.
0.4
0
Saurabh Netravalkar to Narayan Jagadeesan, Fuller than a length, on off. Narayan Jagadeesan prods on the front foot and eases it into the cover region.
0.3
1
Saurabh Netravalkar to Priyansh Arya, Short of a good length, angling into off. Priyansh Arya gets on top of the bounce and tucks it toward wide of mid on for a single.
0.2
0
Saurabh Netravalkar to Priyansh Arya, Much better from Saurabh Netravalkar. Lands it on a good length, on off. Priyansh Arya gets on the front foot and blocks into the off-side.
0.1
4
Saurabh Netravalkar to Priyansh Arya, FOUR! Up and over! Fuller than a good length delivery, outside off. Priyansh Arya gets forward and lofts it toward the deep cover region for a lovely boundary to get off the mark.
All in readiness for the game to begin. The umpires are out in the middle and so are the players of USA. It will be the duo of Priyansh Arya and Narayan Jagadeesan who will open the batting for India A. Saurabh Netravalkar will start proceedings with the ball for USA. Let's go...
USA - Ali Khan, Andries Gous, Harmeet Singh, Jasdeep Singh, Milind Kumar, Mohammad Mohsin, Monank Patel, Nosthush Kenjige, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Saurabh Netravalkar, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Shayan Jahangir, Shehan Jayasuriya, and Shubham Ranjane.
India A - Ashok Sharma, Ashutosh Sharma, Ayush Badoni (C), Gurjapneet Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Manav Suthar, Mayank Yadav, Naman Dhir, Narayan Jagadeesan, Priyansh Arya, Ravi Bishnoi, Riyan Parag, Tilak Varma, Urvil Patel, and Vipraj Nigam.
TOSS - USA win the toss and elected to BOWL first.
A welcome challenge for India A - As for India A, this presents a strong opportunity to test themselves against World Cup-bound oppositions, with another fixture against Namibia lined up next. The squad features quality domestic talent who have impressed in the IPL and on the domestic circuit. The batting is led by Riyan Parag, Ayush Badoni, Naman Dhir and Ashutosh Sharma. The pace attack includes Khaleel Ahmed, Gurjapneet Singh and Mayank Yadav, while Ravi Bishnoi will spearhead the spin department.
USA carry confidence from 2024 - USA enjoyed a memorable T20 World Cup debut in 2024, reaching the Super 8 stage, with their Super Over win against Pakistan the standout moment of the campaign. Monank Patel leads the side once again, with much of the core retained from that squad. The batting will revolve around Monank Patel, Andries Gous and Shayan Jahangir. Left-arm seamer Saurabh Netravalkar was a standout in the previous edition and will partner Ali Khan, while spin duties fall to Harmeet Singh and Nosthush Kenjige.
... MATCH DAY ...
Final preparations - With less than a week to go for the World Cup, teams dive into their warm-up games to put the finishing touches on their preparations. In match number two, the United States take on India A at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.
That's a wrap, folks! Day one of warm-up action in the 2026 T20 World Cup has now seen two out of the three matches completed and after a strong outing from Afghanistan against Scotland, India A have just given USA a few things to think about heading into the main draw of the tournament. There's one more game still going and Italy have just put on a total of 156/4 against Canada in Chennai. The chase is about to start in that game and you can simply switch tabs and tune in to our coverage. Cheers!
Spoiled for options - As many as 9 bowlers were used by Ayush Badoni but the seasoned pros were the ones that impressed the most. Khaleel Ahmed and Ravi Bishnoi shared 5 wickets amongst themselves but the likes of Ashok Sharma and Manav Suthar bowled pretty well too. Earlier in the game, the batting from India A was like a really long highlight reel as Narayan Jagadeesan struck a stellar century and skipper Ayush Badoni made an unbeaten 60 in more than double-quick time. The fringe players will take a lot of confidence as they continue to tussle for a spot in the main team in the future. Also, the main team will be happy with how Tilak Varma has recovered and we might see him play a big role in the upcoming mega event.
Finding their feet - USA are currently in uncharted territory and even though their squad is made up of players who share sub-continental heritage, they haven't really played in such conditions regularly. A big learning curve for USA and even after a lacklustre effort with the ball, there have been plenty of positives with the bat. Andries Gous and Sanjay Krishnamurthi impressed most, showcasing once again the strides those two have made thanks to playing franchise cricket regularly. The middle order, in general, did put up a fight, but it was always a bridge too far for them.
India flex their squad depth - What a moment for India A, they have beaten a USA side that made it to the second round of the 2024 T20 World Cup. Plenty of well-known names in India, but that's through franchise cricket. To step up against an international is a big thing and this goes to show the quality of India's domestic talent. USA won't be too displeased either because they did put on a solid battinng effort.
19.4
over
19.4 | 6 Runs | HH: 200/10
19.4
W
Naman Dhir to Ali Khan, OUT! TAKEN! Another catch in the deep and it's all over. Naman Dhir tosses the ball up at the stumps, enticing the batter. Ali Khan goes after it and looks to slog-sweep but miscues it towards long on. Ashok Sharma makes no mistake in the deep and USA are bowled out for exactly 200 runs. India A win by 38 uns!
19.3
0
Naman Dhir to Ali Khan, Tossed up, wide outside off, swatted away towards point.
19.2
6
Naman Dhir to Ali Khan, SIX! That's a decent hit first up. Fuller one angled across off, Ali Khan sits down and spanks it wide of long off for a biggie.
The last man in for USA is Ali Khan.
19.1
W
Naman Dhir to Mohammad Mohsin, OUT! CAUGHT! Easy game this, for Naman Dhir and he picks up a wicket off his very first ball. This is tossed up on off, Mohammad Mohsin goes for the reverse sweep but ends up lobbing it straight to short third. Khaleel Ahmed takes a simple catch and USA are now 9 down.
Shadley van Schalkwyk is the new batter in. Also, Naman Dhir will roll his arm over now.
19
over
19 | 5 Runs | HH: 194/8
18.6
W
Ravi Bishnoi to Jasdeep Singh, OUT! TIMBER! Ravi Bishnoi ends with three wickets to his name. The fast googly from Bishnoi, bowled on a length and darted back in from outside off. Jasdeep Singh rocks back to punch but is beaten for pace and the ball just clips the outside of the off stump. The bails fall off and Jasdeep has to walk back.
18.5
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Mohammad Mohsin, Slightly tossed up on middle, slogged towards deep mid-wicket for one more.
18.4
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Jasdeep Singh, Full and at the stumps, heaved on the bounce to the long on fielder for another single.
18.3
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Mohammad Mohsin, Mohsin nearly cleans up Jasdeep Singh at the other end. Flatter one on off, hammered on the up by Mohsin and Singh ducks under it well. The ball goes down to long off and they get a single.
18.2
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Jasdeep Singh, Full and straight, fired in. Jasdeep jams it through mid-wicket for one more.
18.1
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Mohammad Mohsin, Fuller and on middle, lofted down to long on for a single.
The next batter is Jasdeep Singh.
18
over
18 | 16 Runs | HH: 189/7
17.6
W
Ashok Sharma to Harmeet Singh, OUT! BOWLED'EM! Ashok Sharma hits the nail on the head this time and picks up a wicket. Full and fast on middle, just shapes away a touch. Harmeet Singh makes room leg side and goes after it but is beaten all ends up. The ball hits the off stump and it goes cart-wheeling. A quickfire cameo from Singh comes to an end.
17.5
4
Ashok Sharma to Harmeet Singh, FOUR! Ashok Sharma bowls another delivery that is not in line with the field placement. Pitched up on off, Singh makes room leg side and smacks it powerfully between mid off and covers for a boundary.
17.4
1
Ashok Sharma to Mohammad Mohsin, Shorter and at the batter, skewed away over the point region for a single. The batters look for the second run but won't get it.
17.3
4
Ashok Sharma to Mohammad Mohsin, FOUR! Back of a length and around off, Mohammad Mohsin backs away a bit to open the off side and ends up slicing it down to deep third for a boundary.
17.3
1
Ashok Sharma to Mohammad Mohsin, WIDE. Slower one, full and wide outside off. Mohsin fails to each it but a wide is signalled.
17.2
6
Ashok Sharma to Mohammad Mohsin, SIX! That's sailed over the ropes. Banged in on a hard length and wide outside off, quicker too. Mohsin backs away and throws the hands at it, getting it off the outside edge and all the way over deep third.
17.1
0
Ashok Sharma to Mohammad Mohsin, A slower bumper over leg stump, Mohsin walks across to the off side and looks to ramp it over short fine but misses.
Ashok Sharma is back on, replacing Khaleel Ahmed. USA need 66 more off 18 balls. There is a bit of a hold-up in play. Actually, the ball seems to have taken a beating and is getting replaced. Umpire Rohan Pandit selects the ball that most closely resembles the previous one. We are good to continue.
17
over
17 | 23 Runs | HH: 173/6
16.6
6
Ayush Badoni to Harmeet Singh, SIX! Harmeet Singh is having a bit of fun out there now. Floated up, fuller and on leg stump. Harmeet has to wait for it and does manage to swing it over deep mid-wicket for another biggie. A wicket but 23 runs off that over.
16.5
6
Ayush Badoni to Harmeet Singh, SIX! That's clean as a whistle from Harmeet Singh. Full on middle, right in the slot. Singh clears the front leg and tonks it over long on for a huge six. 17 off the over so far.
16.4
1
Ayush Badoni to Mohammad Mohsin, Flatter one on off, slapped away to sweeper cover for a single.
16.3
6
Ayush Badoni to Mohammad Mohsin, SIX! Up and over! Short again, angled into the batter. Mohammad Mohsin makes room leg side and swings it away over wide long on for a maximum.
Mohammad Mohsin is the new batter in.
16.2
W
Ayush Badoni to Shubham Ranjane, OUT! CAUGHT! Another half tracker from Ayush Badoni, but this time, he gets a wicket. This is pushed a bit quicker and around middle. Shubham Ranjane rocks back to pull but ends up dragging it towards deep mid-wicket. Tilak Varma stays a few inches inside the fence and pouches it comfortably.
16.1
4
Ayush Badoni to Shubham Ranjane, FOUR! Badoni begins with a drag-down and gets punished. Shorter one outside off, Shubham Ranjane flat-bats it ack over the bowler's head for a boundary.
Ayush Badoni brings himself into the attack now.
16
over
16 | 11 Runs | HH: 150/5
15.6
2
Khaleel Ahmed to Harmeet Singh, Back of a length and over middle, swatted down in between long on and deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
15.5
4
Khaleel Ahmed to Harmeet Singh, FOUR! Well bowled but nicely played by Harmeet Singh. Attempted yorker at the toes, almost lands it perfect as well. However, Singh manages to squeeze it away firmly and the ball rolls towards cow corner for a boundary.
15.5
1
Khaleel Ahmed to Harmeet Singh, NO BALL! A second short ball that is over shoulder height and Harmeet Singh calls it a no ball even before the umpire does. Short and over middle, Harmeet looks to pull but misses. Free Hit upcoming...
15.4
0
Khaleel Ahmed to Harmeet Singh, Short again, right at the batter. Singh tries to get inside the line and pull it fine but misses.
15.3
1
Khaleel Ahmed to Shubham Ranjane, Short of a length and over middle, pulled away in front of square leg for a single.
15.2
3
Khaleel Ahmed to Harmeet Singh, Good cricket all around. Full and on off, Harmeet Singh skews it off the leading edge and to the left of Ayush Badoni at mid off. The skipper chases the ball down but evntually, it is Ravi Bishnoi, who runs to his right from long on and cuts it off. The batters manage to scamper back for the third run as well.
Harmeet Singh is in at number 7 for USA.
15.1
W
Khaleel Ahmed to Sanjay Krishnamurthi, OUT! TAKEN! Straight to the man in the deep and Sanjay Krishnamurthi's fiery knock comes to an end. Khaleel Ahmed bangs it in a bit short and angles it well across off. Krishnamurthi throws the hands at it but the ball flies off the outside half of the blade and down to deep third. Riyan Parag gobbles up the catch and SK departs for 41 off just 18 balls.
The bowling changes keep on coming. Khaleel Ahmed (2-0-14-1) is back on.
15
over
15 | 11 Runs | HH: 139/4
14.6
1
Mayank Yadav to Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Well bowled again by Yadav. Another yorker, just outside off. Krishnamurthi looks to dig it out but gets an inside edge onto the body. The ball rolls into the off side and the batters pick up a single.
14.5
0
Mayank Yadav to Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Wide yorker now, Krishnamurthi jams it back into the turf. The ball lobs back up and the bowler pouches it with ease.
14.4
1
Mayank Yadav to Shubham Ranjane, A well-directed bumper, right at the batter. Shubham Ranjane looks to pull ut gets hurried and gets a top edge. The ball lands well short of Khaleel Ahmed at fine leg ad it will just be a single.
14.3
1
Mayank Yadav to Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Good work in the deep from Bishnoi. Hard length on leg, whipped off the pads and to the right of deep backward square leg for a single. Bishnoi is quick to cut it off.
14.2
4
Mayank Yadav to Sanjay Krishnamurthi, FOUR! Wow, one of the shots of the day from Sanjay Krishnamurthi. Good length at the stumps, Krishnamurthi gets his hands out in front and hits it on the up, straight as an arrow and pummels it back past the bowler for another boundary.
14.1
4
Mayank Yadav to Sanjay Krishnamurthi, FOUR! Deliberate from Krishnamurthi! Hard length outside off, SK hangs back and uses the pace on the ball to guide it fine of the deep third fielder and he picks up a boundary.
Drinks break! Time for the final hydration break of the game. USA have actually done really well with the bat thus far and they might even surpass the 200-run mark but the final target seems a bit out of reach. India A have bowled well in patches but haven't been able to put prolonged pressure on the batters. Also, Mayank Yadav is now back into the attack.
14
over
14 | 12 Runs | HH: 128/4
13.6
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Shubham Ranjane, Good length, flatter and at the stumps. Ranjane rocks back to defend.
13.5
4
Ravi Bishnoi to Shubham Ranjane, FOUR! This is not what you would expect from a seasoned pro like Ravi Bishnoi. Full and down leg again, Rajane sweeps it well fine and gets it down to the fine leg fence for another boundary.
13.4
2
Ravi Bishnoi to Shubham Ranjane, Excellent running once again from these two. Quicker one, darted into the stumps, SR rocks back and tucks it to the left of deep square leg before racing back for the second run.
13.3
4
Ravi Bishnoi to Shubham Ranjane, FOUR! Down the wrong line and Shubham Ranjane puts it away. Fuller and angled down leg, Ranjane gets down on one knee and hoicks it over backward square leg for a boundary.
13.2
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Sanjay Krishnamurthi, A bit fuller and around middle, driven towards mid off for a quick single.
13.1
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Shubham Ranjane, Flatter googly on the pads, Ranjane sits down to sweep but misses. The ball goes off the pads to short fine leg and they get a leg bye.
Ravi Bishnoi is back on.
13
over
13 | 12 Runs | HH: 116/4
12.6
1
Manav Suthar to Shubham Ranjane, Flatter again, in line with the stumps, punched down to long on for a single.
12.5
2
Manav Suthar to Shubham Ranjane, Good, positive running. Flatter one on the pads, tucked away neatly by Ranjane and wide of deep mid-wicket for a brace.
12.4
1
Manav Suthar to Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Dragged length around middle, played off theback foot through mid-wicket for a single.
12.3
6
Manav Suthar to Sanjay Krishnamurthi, SIX! That's a fine shot from Krishnamurthi. Shortish length on middle, SK picks the length in a trice and rocs back before heaving it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
12.2
1
Manav Suthar to Shubham Ranjane, Flighted ball outside off, this is driven through extra cover for one more.
12.1
1
Manav Suthar to Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Suthar begins the new spell with a full ball on the pads. Sanjay Krishnamurthi eases it down to wide long on for a single.
12
over
12 | 14 Runs | HH: 104/4
11.6
1
Riyan Parag to Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Flatter and quicker, outside off. Sanjay Krishnamurthi cuts this to deep cover point for one. After 12 overs, USA are 104/4.
11.5
6
Riyan Parag to Sanjay Krishnamurthi, SIX! BOOM! Dragged too short, outside off. Sanjay Krishnamurthi picks the bones out of it and dispatches it over deep mid-wicket boundary for half a dozen.
11.4
1
Riyan Parag to Shubham Ranjane, On a shortish length, around off. Shubham Ranjane half pulls it toward long on for one.
11.3
4
Riyan Parag to Shubham Ranjane, FOUR! Hammered! Dropped short, just outside off. Shubham Ranjane stays back and powers it toward the gap at the cow corner region for a cracking boundary.
11.2
1
Riyan Parag to Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Tossed up full, on off. Sanjay Krishnamurthi drills it down to long on for one.
11.1
1
Riyan Parag to Shubham Ranjane, Flatter arm ball, on off. Shubham Ranjane half pulls it toward deep backward square leg for one.
11
over
11 | 15 Runs | HH: 90/4
10.6
6
Tilak Varma to Sanjay Krishnamurthi, SIX MORE! High and handsome! Tossed up full, in the slot on off. Sanjay Krishnamurthi goes through with the shot and smokes it over the bowler's head, toward the sight screen for back to back sixes.
10.5
6
Tilak Varma to Sanjay Krishnamurthi, SIX! PUNISHED! Dropped short, angling into the middle stump line. Sanjay Krishnamurthi picks it early and whacks it over the deep mid-wicket fence for half a dozen.
10.4
1
Tilak Varma to Shubham Ranjane, Fuller and quicker, on off. Shubham Ranjane pushes it down to long on for a single.
10.3
1
Tilak Varma to Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Flighted full, just outside off. Sanjay Krishnamurthi eases it down to long off for one.
10.2
1
Tilak Varma to Shubham Ranjane, Tossed up full, just outside off. Shubham Ranjane drags the slog sweep toward the deep square leg region for one.
Shubham Ranjane comes in at number 6.
10.1
W
Tilak Varma to Andries Gous, OUT! GONE! GOUS HOLES OUT! Dragged short, turning into the middle stump line. Andries Gous goes back and pulls it hard and straight to deep mid-wicket region, where Naman Dhir takes a simple catch. A handy knock from Gous ends on 44. USA lose their fourth.
10
over
10 | 3 Runs | HH: 75/3
9.6
0
Manav Suthar to Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Flatter and quicker, sliding into off. Sanjay Krishnamurthi prods and makes a defensive push into covers.
9.5
1
Manav Suthar to Andries Gous, Flighted full, around off. Gous lifts it aerially toward the deep extra cover region for one.
9.4
0
Manav Suthar to Andries Gous, Slower through the air, looped up full, outside off. Gous looks to slog it across the line but misses.
9.3
1
Manav Suthar to Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Flighted full, around off. Pushed through the gap at covers for one.
9.2
1
Manav Suthar to Andries Gous, A fullish delivery at the middle and leg. Gous drives it to long-on for one.
9.1
0
Manav Suthar to Andries Gous, Fuller and quicker, sliding into the middle. Gous defends it down the pitch.
Sanjay Krishnamurthi comes in at number 5.
9
over
9 | 13 Runs | HH: 72/3
8.6
W
Ravi Bishnoi to Milind Kumar, OUT! CAUGHT! Ravi Bishnoi gets his second. Tossed up fuller, turning into the middle stump line. Milind Kumar looks to take on the attack to the opposition and clear the ropes, but miscues the slog toward the long on region, where Riyan Parag takes a sitter. USA are three down.
8.5
3
Ravi Bishnoi to Andries Gous, Excellent fielding again from Khaleel Ahmed. Flatter googly, just outside off. Gous opens the bat's face and steers it toward the deep backward point region. Khaleel Ahmed runs across the boundary, puts the slide and manages to save a run.
8.4
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Milind Kumar, Flatter wrong'un, on the middle and leg. Milind Kumar nudges it past square leg for one.
8.3
2
Ravi Bishnoi to Milind Kumar, Flatter and quicker again, outside off. Milind Kumar cuts it toward the deep backward point region. Khaleel Ahmed puts the slide near the ropes and saves a couple.
8.2
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Andries Gous, Flatter and quicker, googly, on the middle stump line. Gous tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.
8.1
6
Ravi Bishnoi to Andries Gous, SIX! BANG! Dragged short, on the middle stump line. Gous rocks back, picks it early and dispatches it over the cow corner fence for half a dozen.
8
over
8 | 3 Runs | HH: 59/2
7.6
0
Manav Suthar to Milind Kumar, Flatter arm ball, sliding into off. Milind Kumar defends on the front foot. After 8 overs, USA are 59/2.
7.5
1
Manav Suthar to Andries Gous, Fuller and quicker, angling into middle and leg. Gous flicks it toward deep backward square leg for a single.
7.4
1
Manav Suthar to Milind Kumar, Flighted full, on off. Milind Kumar eases it down to long off for one.
7.3
0
Manav Suthar to Milind Kumar, Tossed up full, on off. Milind Kumar blocks it back to the bowler.
7.2
1
Manav Suthar to Andries Gous, Flatter and quicker, around off. Gous cuts it through the gap at point for one.
7.1
0
Manav Suthar to Andries Gous, Flatter arm ball, sliding into the middle. Gous goes back and dabs it toward backward point.
Manav Suthar comes into the attack next.
7
over
7 | 3 Runs | HH: 56/2
6.6
0
Ashok Sharma to Milind Kumar, Short of a length ball, zips through outside off. Milind Kumar plays and misses.
6.5
1
Ashok Sharma to Andries Gous, IN THE AIR BUT FALLS SAFELY! Banged in short, angling into off. Gous gets surprised by the extra pace and bounce, looks to pull, but gets the top edge that flies over the keeper, toward deep third for just one.
6.4
0
Ashok Sharma to Andries Gous, Slower ball on a length, around off. Gous drives it on the up and hits it on the bounce to mid off fielder.
6.3
1
Ashok Sharma to Milind Kumar, Banged in short, down the leg. Milind Kumar takes on the pull, but miscues it toward the fine leg region for a single.
6.2
1
Ashok Sharma to Andries Gous, Back of a length, outside off. Gous rides the bounce and punches this toward deep point region for a single.
6.1
0
Ashok Sharma to Andries Gous, Short ball outside off. Gous arches back and plays it to point.
Drinks! After the Powerplay, USA are 53/2. They are going at a good clip, but will need to up the ante if they are to challenge the target. India A, meanwhile, will look to push for wickets and stem the flow of runs.
6
over
6 | 14 Runs | HH: 53/2
5.6
1
Mayank Yadav to Andries Gous, Short of a good length, on the middle and leg. Gous tucks it toward mid-wicket for one.
5.5
6
Mayank Yadav to Andries Gous, SIX! UP AND AWAY! Back of a length, outside off. Gous rides the bounce and carves it over the deep point fence for a biggie.
5.4
1
Mayank Yadav to Milind Kumar, Back of a length on off. Milind Kumar makes room and pulls this toward deep mid-wicket for a single.
5.3
2
Mayank Yadav to Milind Kumar, IN THE AIR BUT SAFE! Short of a length delivery, angling into the middle and leg stump line. Milind Kumar mistimes the pull, just past the diving square leg fielder, and he comes back for the second.
5.2
4
Mayank Yadav to Milind Kumar, FOUR! Up and over! Fuller than a good length, outside off. Milind Kumar makes room and slices the drive over the backward point region for a lovely boundary.
5.1
0
Mayank Yadav to Milind Kumar, Back of a length, angling into off. Milind Kumar is rushed for pace and mistimes the pull toward mid on.
5
over
5 | 5 Runs | HH: 39/2
4.6
0
Ashok Sharma to Andries Gous, Lands it on a good length, outside off. Gous dances down the pitch, plays all around it, and fails to connect. After 5 overs, USA are 39/2.
4.5
0
Ashok Sharma to Andries Gous, Short of a good length, angling into off. Andries Gous turns it off the inner half toward square leg.
4.4
1
Ashok Sharma to Milind Kumar, Skiddy, short of a good length, attacking the stumps. Milind Kumar chops it toward short cover for a quick single.
4.3
4
Ashok Sharma to Milind Kumar, FOUR! Put away! On a hard length, angling into the off-stump line. Milind Kumar makes room and smashes it through the gap at extra cover for a cracking boundary.
4.2
0
Ashok Sharma to Milind Kumar, Back of a length delivery, nipping away, around off. Milind Kumar has a poke at it and gets beaten.
4.1
0
Ashok Sharma to Milind Kumar, Banged in short, angling in, and goes past the left shoulder. Milind Kumar looks to hook but fails to connect. Aggressive start from the right arm quick.
Ashok Sharma comes into the attack next.
4
over
4 | 2 Runs | HH: 34/2
3.6
1
Khaleel Ahmed to Milind Kumar, Fuller than a good length, keeps a shade low, on off. Milind Kumar dabs it off the outer half toward deep third for one.
3.5
0
Khaleel Ahmed to Milind Kumar, Fuller than a length, outside off. Milind Kumar reaches for it and drives it to the man at cover point.
The next batter walking out is Milind Kumar.
3.4
W
Khaleel Ahmed to Saiteja Mukkamalla, OUT! TAKEN! Sharp catch from Tilak Varma sends Saiteja Mukkamalla packing. Short of a good length, around off. Saiteja Mukkamalla looks to carve it over the point region, but ends up slicing off the outer half, just over the infield. Varma runs back from cover and takes a well-judged catch. USA are two down pretty early in the chase.
3.3
0
Khaleel Ahmed to Saiteja Mukkamalla, On a hard length, on off. Saiteja Mukkamalla knocks it toward mid on for none.
3.2
1
Khaleel Ahmed to Andries Gous, Fuller than a length, outside off. Gous plays away from the body and drives it off the outer half toward deep third for a single.
3.1
0
Khaleel Ahmed to Andries Gous, PUT DOWN! Back of a length delivery, nips back into the middle and leg stump line. Gous hops and looks to tuck it across the line, but gets the inside edge to the left of the keeper, who puts down the chance.
3
over
3 | 8 Runs | HH: 32/1
2.6
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Saiteja Mukkamalla, Quicker leg break, on a length, just outside off. Saiteja Mukkamalla plays and misses.
Saiteja Mukkamalla comes in at number 3.
2.5
W
Ravi Bishnoi to Monank Patel, OUT! CLEANED HIM UP! Ravi Bishnoi has the last laugh! Flatter wrong'un, sliding in quickly, and zips through off the pitch. Goes through the defence of Monank Patel, who plays all around it and loses his stumps. The USA skipper departs for just 10.
2.4
4
Ravi Bishnoi to Monank Patel, FOUR MORE! Stand and deliver! Quicker leg break, just outside off. Monank Patel stands tall and flat-bats it past the bowler for a thumping boundary.
2.3
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Monank Patel, Shortish googly, sliding into the middle stump line. Monank Patel mistimes the pull toward mid on.
2.2
4
Ravi Bishnoi to Monank Patel, FOUR! Hammered! Fuller and quicker, outside off. Monank Patel comes forward and drills it hard through extra cover and mid off for a glorious boundary.
2.1
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Monank Patel, Flatter and quicker, googly, on off. Monank Patel knocks it into covers.
Ravi Bishnoi comes into the attack.
2
over
2 | 12 Runs | HH: 24/0
1.6
4
Mayank Yadav to Andries Gous, FOUR! And again! Hard length, wide outside off, Gous throws his hands at it and gets an outside edge that flies over the head of the first slip fielder and runs away for another boundary. Good start for USA in terms of runs as they are 24/0 after 2 overs
1.5
4
Mayank Yadav to Andries Gous, EDGED AND FOUR! The extra pace is working against the bowler this time. Banged in back of a length and outside off, Andries Gous slashes hard at it and gets an outside edge. The ball flies to the right of Narayan Jagadeesan and he leaps to take it over his head but the ball flies away to the fence.
1.4
0
Mayank Yadav to Andries Gous, Good-length delivery on the pads, nudged away to square leg. The batters think about the run but decide against it.
1.3
1
Mayank Yadav to Monank Patel, That ball had a boundary written all over it but that's a fine stop from Naman Dhir. Hard length outside off, Patel smacks it hard and into the turf. The ball flies to the right of backward point but Dhir springs across and gets a good palm on it. Just a single.
1.3
2
Mayank Yadav to Andries Gous, WIDE. Quick and full down the leg side. Gous misses the flick and Narayan Jagadeesan has to dive to his left to make a half stop. The batters pick up a single as well.
1.2
0
Mayank Yadav to Andries Gous, Fuller than a good length and outside off, a hint of away shape on it as well. Gous solidly blocks it in front of point.
1.1
1
Mayank Yadav to Monank Patel, Back of a length and outside off, Monank Patel stays back and nudges it down through the short third region for a single.
Mayank Yadav to steam in from the other end.
1
over
1 | 12 Runs | HH: 12/0
0.6
4
Khaleel Ahmed to Andries Gous, FOUR! Top shot! Full again, looking for swing which isn't there. Andries Gous drills it to the right of mid off to make it three boudaries in the over. USA are 12/0 after one.
0.5
4
Khaleel Ahmed to Andries Gous, FOUR! DROPPED! Maybe a taller fielder would have got to it. Overpitched and around off, Andries Gous plays a checked drive and lofts it towards mid off. Ayush Badoni springs up to his right and gets a hand on it but the ball bursts through and runs away to the fence.
0.4
0
Khaleel Ahmed to Andries Gous, Good length around off, shapes away again. Gous has a poke at it but the ball beats the outside edge.
0.3
0
Khaleel Ahmed to Andries Gous, Lovely shape from Khaleel. Hard length on off, darts away from the right-hander. Andries Gous leaves it alone.
0.2
0
Khaleel Ahmed to Andries Gous, Play and a miss! Good-legth delivery in the channel, Gous hangs back and looks to get the hads through the line but misses.
0.1
4
Khaleel Ahmed to Andries Gous, FOUR! Andries Gous is up and running right away. Pitched up fuller and angled across off. Gous lunges ahead and launches it over wide mid off for a boundary to get the chase underway.
USA
Ali Khan
Bat/Bow
Andries Gous
KEEPER/Bat/Bow
Harmeet Singh
Bat/Bow
Jasdeep Singh
Bat/Bow
Milind Kumar
Bat/Bow
Mohammad Mohsin
Bat/Bow
Monank Patel
CAP/Bat/Bow
Nosthush Kenjige
Bat/Bow
Saiteja Mukkamalla
Bat/Bow
Sanjay Krishnamurthi
Bat/Bow
Saurabh Netravalkar
Bat/Bow
Shadley van Schalkwyk
Bat/Bow
Shayan Jahangir
Bat/Bow
Shehan Jayasuriya
Bat/Bow
Shubham Ranjane
Bat/Bow
India A
Ashok Sharma
Bat/Bow
Ashutosh Sharma
Bat/Bow
Ayush Badoni
CAP/Bat/Bow
Gurjapneet Singh
Bat/Bow
Khaleel Ahmed
Bat/Bow
Manav Suthar
Bat/Bow
Mayank Yadav
Bat/Bow
Naman Dhir
Bat/Bow
Narayan Jagadeesan
KEEPER/Bat/Bow
Priyansh Arya
Bat/Bow
Ravi Bishnoi
Bat/Bow
Riyan Parag
Bat/Bow
Tilak Varma
Bat/Bow
Urvil Patel
Bat/Bow
Vipraj Nigam
Bat/Bow
Match Details
SeriesICC Men's T20 World Cup Warm-up Matches, 2026VenueDr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi MumbaiDate 02 Feb 2026 - 02 Feb 2026Toss USA, elected to field firstUmpiresRohan Pandit (IND), Vinod Seshan (IND) and No TV UmpireMatch Result India A beat USA by 38 runs
Match Result Update: USA vs India A, Match 2 T20 - ICC Men's T20 World Cup Warm-up Matches, 2026
The Match 2 T20 between USA and India A at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai ended with a win for India A, who bowled out USA for 200 while defending a target of 239, clinching a 38 runs victory.
With the ball, Ravi Bishnoi starred with figures of 3/37, supported by Khaleel Ahmed who took 2 wickets to dismantle the chase.
Match Summary:
India A: 238
USA: 200
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